Ryu Hwa-young, who will get married this September, surprised fans by introducing her fiancé to the public for the first time and proposing to him on stage, creating one of the most talked about moments of the festival.
On July 3, Ryu appeared as a DJ at the Daegu Chimac Festival, held in Duryu-dong, Dalseo District, Daegu. Embracing her status as a bride-to-be, she performed wearing a white dress and wedding veil. Running around the stage with a microphone in hand, he energized the audience with his lively personality throughout the performance.
At the end of her DJ set, Ryu turned to the audience and said: “I have prepared a surprise. Shall we invite my groom up here?” She then called to the stage her boyfriend who had accompanied her to the regional event as her manager for a day.
Escorted by staff and acquaintances, her boyfriend took to the stage, immediately attracting attention with his tall build and good looks. As he stood shyly in front of the audience, Ryu knelt down and presented him with a bouquet of flowers. Then he said warmly: “Darling, thank you for marrying me” creating an emotional moment that drew loud applause from the audience. Her fiancé shyly accepted the flowers, and the couple bowed low to thank everyone for their heartfelt congratulations.
Previously, Ryu personally announced his upcoming wedding via his social media account, writing: “With enthusiasm strengthened by certainty, we decided to travel the same path together.” At the time, she described her boyfriend as “a man like a father”. He is reportedly a businessman three years older than the actress. The couple is expected to get married on September 12.
After finishing the event, Ryu shared several photos on his personal account with captions including “DJ RYU, the future bride” AND “I finished another DJ event today.” She also gave fans a glimpse into her quiet evening at home, sharing that she and her fiancé enjoyed spicy yukgaejang instant noodles with whiskey after returning home, offering a warm glimpse into their daily life together before the wedding.
Ryu Hwa-young debuted as a member of T-ara in 2010 before leaving the group to pursue an acting career. Since then, he has built a solid filmography with roles in dramas, including Hello, my twenties!, My dad is weird, Crazy Dog, The beauty insideAND Player 2: The Master of Swindlersgaining recognition for his consistent acting performances.
Sources: Daum
